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I have a 2000 298 Vista and I want to replace a halogen pin light bulb in the cabin (similar to the picture below) but I don't know how many watts to get (the wattage wasn't on the bulb I took out). Does anyone know if it is 20, 50 or 100 watts? Thanks.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

Are there any markings on the housing? We've got some under-cabinet lights in our kitchen that use those, and they're 20's. I can't imagine they'd use a higher (hotter!) one in a boat interior.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

10W if I remember correct. My local Lowes had the bulb.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Thanks for the replies. I will keep the wattage low.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

Orrrrrrrrrr, maybe go for some led replacements -super low wattage- bright,- not hot to touch, anyone else want to chime in with me on this one??
hope this helps
Ardy

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Ardy
Adelaide South Australia
Red H180 3.0 Merc

I was thinking about going LED out in the cockpit with the blue color but didn't see the benefit for going LED inside. What advantage is LED in the cabin? Thanks.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

Dramatically lower current draw and heat production. But, in the cabin you might have a harder time finding just the right fixtures to 1) look the way you want them to and 2) provide the color temperature you want in an interior space.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I didn't know that and my halogen cabin lights do draw down the battery pretty quick. I did notice the LED threads when searching for halogen lights but basically blew them off since they were for colored lights. I will have to revist those threads again to see where to get them. Thanks.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

LEDs are nice but I always find the white bulbs are never truely white. They always have a blue tint to them. I know a true white bulb exists because my mercedes has them. It's just always hard to find them in aftermarket. Superbright Leds . Com has a great assortment for a great price.

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